Long Beach Weapons Charges Lawyer

Criminal charges are often compounded when weapons are involved, which are considered aggravating factors for a number of crimes. Peter Larkin, Attorney at Law has years of experience handling weapons charges.

Weapons charges in Long Beach

While it is your Constitutional right to bear arms, California has various types of weapons statutes that restrict this right and can result in weapons charges if violated.

Some weapons charges in California include—

• Misdemeanors
  
• Possession of a firearm without a permit. To own a firearm in California you must have a permit.
• Brandishing a deadly weapon. Whether your fist or a frying pan, any object that you could potentially use to harm or kill someone is considered a deadly weapon. If you are a boxer or martial arts professional, threatening with your fist could be considered brandishing a deadly weapon.
• Brandishing a firearm. Drawing a loaded or unloaded firearm in a moment of anger or during a fight is considered a Long Beach weapons offense, subject to heavier penalties if on public property than on private property.
• Possession of a concealed weapon (unless you have a permit to carry)
• Felonies
  
• Brandishing a weapon while in a vehicle
• Use of a deadly weapon while committing another crime
• Aggravating circumstances for possession of a concealed weapon, such as when—
  
  
• You were a convicted felon
• The weapon is stolen
• You are a member of a street gang
• You are legally prohibited by law to carry a gun
• You are legally prohibited by law to carry a gun
• You were convicted of a narcotics or dangerous drug violation
• You are addicted to any narcotic drug and in possession of the drug
• Felony assault with a deadly weapon. Assault with a deadly weapon that is likely to cause another person great bodily harm is felony assault.

Defense for Long Beach weapons charges

A strong criminal defense lawyer is your voice in the justice system to stand up for your rights and argue in your favor. Illegal searches and seizures, weapons that are in plain sight, self-defense, police misconduct, and other defenses are often available in weapons charge cases.

Contact Peter Larkin, Attorney at Law

If you are arrested for weapons offense in Long Beach, call 310-833-5344 today or contact Peter Larkin, Attorney at Law online.